Nerina McCoach
Hallett Cove,Australia
Summary
Chef Manager posessing extensive experience in operations management and event catering, restaurants, kitchen operations, retail food and healthcare settings within the food and beverage industry. Demonstrates strong skills in recruitment, menu development, and cost control, ensuring efficient performance management and compliance with food safety standards. Passionate about leading and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Owner Chef Manager
Heysen Kitchen Cafe
Adelaide, South Australia
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Oversaw all aspects of café management, including staff scheduling, financial reporting, and maintaining rigorous food safety standards.
- Transformed Heysen Kitchen Cafe into a community hub through innovative events, locally sourced ingredients, and sustainable practices that resonated with patrons.
Operations Manager, Retail Food & Beverage
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Adelaide, South Australia
03.2017 - 05.2022
- Led the onboarding and training of over 75 staff, optimizing payroll and financial reporting processes.
- Directed rostering, menu planning, and marketing, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Implemented cost control measures, improving labor and COGS management.
- Orchestrated end-to-end retail operations, including menu development, inventory management, cost analysis, and targeted marketing initiatives, to maximize profitability.
Catering Chef
Epicure
Adelaide, South Australia
03.2013 - 10.2017
- Oversaw production for events of 30 to 280 pax at The Ellington, State Library of South Australia, SA Museum, and offsite bespoke events.
- Forecasting, menu costing, ordering, rostering, COGS, and labor control.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed during production and transport.
Relief Chef; Aged Care, Education, Catering
Compass
Adelaide, South Australia
03.2013 - 01.2014
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Cooked in differing environments and venues, adapting to new environments, and employers easily.
- Cooked texture-modified foods in aged care settings.
Canape and Pastry Production Chef
Epicure
Adelaide, South Australia
08.2011 - 12.2012
Commis Chef
Woodcroft Tavern
Adelaide, South Australia
11.2009 - 12.2010
Commis Chef
Esca Restaurant
Adelaide, South Australia
02.2007 - 02.2009
Private and Corporate Events Catering
Red Snapper Events / The London Kitchen
London, UK
05.2004 - 12.2006
- Supervised a team of chefs in the production of Canapé food items for large-scale events.
- Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup, and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.
Commis Chef
Gordon Ramsay at Claridges
London, UK
06.2003 - 05.2004
- À la carte Prep and Service, Michelin restaurant.
- Worked within a sizable team to ensure delivery of premium-quality food.
Education
Chef Apprenticeship -
TAFE SA
01.2002
Skills
- Food Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Menu Development
- Performance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Kitchen Operations
- Effective Communication
Additional Information
Sound computer skills, Experienced across MS Office suite, Dedicated to continuous personal improvement, Organised, punctual, high attention to detail, accurate
Immunisations
- Flu Vaccination 28/05/2024
- Covid Vaccination 30/03/2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cafe Owner Chef Manager
Heysen Kitchen Cafe
06.2022 - 03.2025
Operations Manager, Retail Food & Beverage
Royal Adelaide Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2022
Catering Chef
Epicure
03.2013 - 10.2017
Relief Chef; Aged Care, Education, Catering
Compass
03.2013 - 01.2014
Canape and Pastry Production Chef
Epicure
08.2011 - 12.2012
Commis Chef
Woodcroft Tavern
11.2009 - 12.2010
Commis Chef
Esca Restaurant
02.2007 - 02.2009
Private and Corporate Events Catering
Red Snapper Events / The London Kitchen
05.2004 - 12.2006
Commis Chef
Gordon Ramsay at Claridges
06.2003 - 05.2004
Chef Apprenticeship -
TAFE SA
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